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Proverbs 10:6-13
American Standard Version
Proverbs 10:6-13
American Standard Version
6 Blessings are upon the head of the righteous;
But [a]violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed;
But the name of the wicked shall rot.
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments;
But [b]a prating fool [c]shall fall.
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely;
But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow;
But [d]a prating fool [e]shall fall.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life;
But [f]violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
12 Hatred stirreth up strifes;
But love covereth all transgressions.
13 In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found;
But a rod is for the back of him that is void of [g]understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or, the mouth of the wicked covereth violence
- Proverbs 10:8 Hebrew the foolish of lips.
- Proverbs 10:8 Or, shall be overthrown (or, laid low)
- Proverbs 10:10 Hebrew the foolish of lips.
- Proverbs 10:10 Or, shall be overthrown (or, laid low)
- Proverbs 10:11 Or, the mouth of the wicked covereth violence
- Proverbs 10:13 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 10:6-13
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 10:6-13
Lexham English Bible
6 Blessings belong to the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of righteousness is like a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 A heart of wisdom will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity[a] will walk securely,
but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.
10 The winking of an eye causes[b] trouble,
and the foolishness of lips comes to ruin.
11 A fountain of life is a mouth of righteousness,
and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers over all offenses.
13 On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.[c]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:9 Hebrew “in the integrity”
- Proverbs 10:10 Or “gives, sets up”
- Proverbs 10:13 Literally “heart”
Proverbs 10:6-13
New International Version
Proverbs 10:6-13
New International Version
8 The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(E)
9 Whoever walks in integrity(F) walks securely,(G)
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(H)
10 Whoever winks maliciously(I) causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(J)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(K)
12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.(L)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or righteous, / but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
- Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.
Proverbs 10:18
American Standard Version
Proverbs 10:18
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18 He that hideth hatred is of lying lips;
And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 10:18
Lexham English Bible
18 He who conceals hatred has lips of deceit,
and he who utters slander—he is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
New International Version
Proverbs 10:18
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18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(A)
and spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 11:13
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13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Proverbs 11:13
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 11:13
Lexham English Bible
13 A gossip walks about telling a secret,
but the trustworthy in spirit keeps the matter.
Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 12:5-6
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Proverbs 12:5-6
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked [a]are of lying in wait for blood;
But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:6 Or, are a lying in wait
Proverbs 12:5-6
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 12:5-6
Lexham English Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are[a] just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are an ambush of blood,
but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:5 Hebrew “is”
Proverbs 12:5-6
New International Version
Proverbs 12:5-6
New International Version
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 12:13
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Proverbs 12:13
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13 In the transgression of the lips is [a]a snare to the evil man;
But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Or, an evil snare
Proverbs 12:13
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Proverbs 12:13
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13 By the transgression of lips, evil is ensnared,
but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
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Proverbs 12:13
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Proverbs 12:15-18
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Proverbs 12:15-18
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes;
But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool’s vexation is [a]presently known;
But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 He that [b]uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword;
But the tongue of the wise is health.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:16 Or, openly. Hebrew in the day.
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 12:15-18
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Proverbs 12:15-18
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15 The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes,
but he who listens to advice is wise.
16 As for a fool, on that very day[a] he makes his anger known,
but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
17 He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness,
but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
18 There is one who speaks rashly, like the thrust of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:16 Literally “on the day”
Proverbs 12:15-18
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Proverbs 12:15-18
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(F)
Proverbs 12:20-21
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Proverbs 12:20-21
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20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil;
But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous;
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:20-21
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 12:20-21
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20 Deceit is in the heart[a] of those who plan[b] evil,
but to those who plan[c] peace, there is joy.
21 No evil will happen[d] to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:21 Literally “All evil will not happen”
Proverbs 12:20-21
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Proverbs 12:20-21
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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
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Proverbs 12:23
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23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;
But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
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Proverbs 12:23
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:23 Hebrew “fools”
Proverbs 12:23
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Proverbs 12:23
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Proverbs 13:7
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Proverbs 13:7
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7 There is that [a]maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing:
There is that [b]maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:7 Or, feigneth
- Proverbs 13:7 Or, feigneth
Proverbs 13:7
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 13:7
Lexham English Bible
7 There is one who acts rich but has nothing;[a]
another who pretends to be poor but has wealth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:7 Literally “there is no”
Proverbs 13:7
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Proverbs 13:7
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